Use this section to check eligibility, explore the main funding routes, find partners, and access guidance on using the European Commission Funding and Tenders Portal.
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Guidance on applying for Horizon Europe funding, including checking eligibility, finding partners, choosing the right funding route and using the EU Funding and Tenders Portal.
Apply using the EU Funding and Tenders Portal
The main steps to find a call, prepare your application and submit your proposal through the EU Funding and Tenders Portal
Eligibility essentials
Check the main rules for UK applicants, organisations and project partners
Find partners and build a winning consortium
Some opportunities require you to have a consortium in place before you apply. Find out how to connect with potential partners and build your project team
Find the right funding route
Explore the main Horizon Europe funding areas and understand where your project may fit.
Horizon Europe Opportunities Overview
A simplified overview of Horizon Europe funding routes, with each programme as a single expandable section linking to individual grant pages
Pillar 1: Excellent Science
Funding for frontier research, researcher development and research infrastructure
Pillar 2 — Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness
Funding for collaborative projects that address major societal, industrial and environmental challenges
Pillar 3: Innovative Europe
Funding for breakthrough innovation, scale-up activity and stronger innovation ecosystems
Widening Participation and Strengthening the European Research Area
Support to strengthen research and innovation capacity across Europe and widen participation in Horizon Europe
EU Missions
Large-scale, ambitious research and innovation initiatives targeting specific measurable goals in areas including cancer, climate adaptation, oceans, soil and smart cities
New European Bauhaus
A cross-cutting Horizon Europe initiative supporting sustainable, inclusive and aesthetically high-quality design solutions for living environments
Related opportunities
Find other European programmes and networks that may support your research or innovation activity.
European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST)
Funding for research and innovation networks that help researchers connect and collaborate across Europe.
Other EU programmes
Explore related European funding opportunities outside the main Horizon Europe routes.